Origin
USA
USA, Zambia, Madagascar, India, Sri Lanka, Russia, Australia, Widespread; main sources are Brazil, Uruguay, Bolivia, Argentina, East Africa, Namibia, Brazil
Color
Green, Colorless, Greenish, White
Violet, White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, pink
Streak
Greenish, White
White
For which Rashi?
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Pisces, Scorpio, Sagittarius
Planet
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-
Element of Planets
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Water
Energy
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-
How to Wear?
Finger
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Ring Metal
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-
Deities
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Diana
Not to wear with
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-
Powers
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Love, Courage
Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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-
Tenacity
-
-
Solubility
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insoluble in common solvents
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.1-3.22.65
1
7.18
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Fracture
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Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Cleavage
Vitreous, pearly on cleavage
Indiscernible
Mohs Hardness
3-47
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Fe2+ ,Mg,Mn2+ ) 3(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
SiO2
Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
Vitreous
Pleochroism
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None
Dispersion
0.020.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Transparent, Transparent to translucent
Refractive Index
1.653-1.6931.544-1.553
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
monoclinic
Trigonal
Birefringence
0.038-0.0440.009
0
0.296
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Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Aids in mental clarity and focus
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Supports reproductive health
Digestive
Supports digestive health
Supports digestive health
Psychology
Harmony
Calming
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Emotional Healing
Spirituality